When To Hire a Business Consultant
You're ready if your business needs...
An objective viewpoint.
A "short-cut" to know-how.
A professional service that does not exist in the organization.
Solutions to specific challenges and situations.
To validate ideas that have been created in the organization
Analysis, diagnosis or (constructive) criticism.
Access a network of business or government contacts.
Experienced "outsiders" evaluation and point of view.
Implementation of "new" business ideas and procedures.
Help with workflow and staff re-organization.
Don't hire one if you are...
Not happy with their credentials.
Feel they are bullies and know everything (no one does)
Expecting endless free advice.
See yourself haggling over what was good advice and not.
Remember:
Consulting is not a cure-all.
But it can make your company healthier and stronger.
